The Connector,pneumatic Starter Duct, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-01-438-8008, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. The manufacturer of record is Kato Engineering Inc.. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4730-01-438-8008 |
| Primary Part Number | 099-00168-00 ITEM 103 |
| Item Name | Connector,pneumatic Starter Duct |
| FSC / FSG | 4730 / 47 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings |
| Manufacturer | Kato Engineering Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 099-00168-00 ITEM 103 PRIMARY | Kato Engineering Inc. (USA) |
| 153-00789-00 | Kato Engineering Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 099-00168-00 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Kato Engineering Inc. |
| 153-00789-00-12 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Kato Engineering Inc. |
NSN 4730-01-438-8008 is a Connector,pneumatic Starter Duct, manufactured by Kato Engineering Inc., classified under FSC 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. Status: active.
NSN 4730-01-438-8008 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 099-00168-00 ITEM 103 (Kato Engineering Inc.), 153-00789-00 (Kato Engineering Inc.).
Key specifications for 099-00168-00 ITEM 103: Overall Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Item Identification: ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DDG; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.